Sentences with phrase «called lycopene»

However, it does contain a nutrient called lycopene which is a bright red carotene and antioxidant.

Tomatoes are packed with another carotenoid called lycopene.

It also contains many antioxidants, including one called lycopene, which has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, which is found in red or orange fruits and vegetables.

Tomatoes contain a natural red pigment called lycopene which is an antioxidant and a natural UV sunscreen so can help protect against sunburn and skin ageing caused by exposure to the sun, don't skip the sunscreen though.

Red fruits and vegetables are coloured by a natural plant pigment called lycopene.

Red foods like red bell peppers and tomatoes contain a phytochemical called lycopene, which may have an anti-inflammatory affect on the cells lining the heart and blood vessels, and may reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer among other cancers such as breast, lung, bladder, ovarian, and colon.

Tomatoes contain a pigment called lycopene that is responsible for their red colour but is also a powerful antioxidant.

Tomatoes are an exceptional source of a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, another ally in the fight against chronic diseases including cancer.

Processed tomato products are the richest source of the antioxidant called lycopene, which has been associated with a reduced risk of prostate, lung and stomach cancer, as well as pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, oral, breast, and cervical cancers.

Tomatoes also contain a compound called lycopene, which also gives them their red colour, and there is growing research into its properties and potential for reducing «bad» cholesterol (LDL) and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

They are especially high in a type of carotenoid called lycopene.

Not exact matches

Lycopene is a singular pigment within a family of plant pigments called carotenoids and is responsible for the red color in our fruits and veggie — while the larger, umbrella carotenoid family is responsible for the warmer colors of the rainbow (oranges, yellows, reds, etc) and have all been shown to have potent antioxidant activity.

It does provide some vitamins such as vitamin C, beta - carotene, and lycopene, but it's not what most people would call essential to a dog's health.